Summer 2017

The Tri-Cities. You won’t find it listed that way on many maps, but the community of a quarter-million people at the confluence of three important rivers is the heart of the Washington wine industry. From here, it’s an easy hop to Walla Walla, the Yakima Valley, the Horse Heaven Hills and Red Mountain...

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Industry data from The Nielsen Co. shows sales of rosé priced at more than $7.99 in the U.S. grew by 56 percent in 2016. And these aren’t cheap blush-style wines either. Rosé also carried the highest average price in the report  $13.28. Zinfandel was next at $10.65.

Shakespeare has been driving tourism to this corner of Oregon for eight decades, and Larks Home Kitchen + Cuisine in Ashland continues to burnish its reputation for creating a remarkable stage for Southern Oregon vintners.

Sweeping vineyard views and intoxicating layers of fruit that dance from bottle to glass are often the only accessories needed for a perfect wine getaway. From homes to campers to yurts, curious travelers are finding that a tiny lodging experience can have a big impact on the memories made while...

This summer, the Auction of Washington Wines celebrates its 30th anniversary, and it’s coming off a record year of fundraising that positions it as the fourth-largest charity wine auction in the United States.